Monday 8 October 2018

FDA Expands Gardasil to Cover Adults to Age 45

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About 14 million Americans become infected with HPV every year, the CDC says. About 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and about 4,000 women die from cervical cancer caused by certain HPV viruses.



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Sunday 7 October 2018

Flashy Science Hub and Vaping Parties Fail to Win Friends at W.H.O. Tobacco Talks


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Friday 5 October 2018

HPV Vaccine Expanded for People Ages 27 to 45


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FDA Bans Seven Artificial Food Flavorings

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While the FDA says it believes the substances are safe for human consumption, several health and consumer groups were able to prove the chemicals caused cancer in rats in high doses.



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Does Aspirin Help Prevent Liver Cancer?

Taking two or more standard-dose (325 milligram) aspirin a week was associated with a 49 percent lower risk of liver cancer, researchers found in a new study.



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